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WX02 YSS

2002 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

61,232 mi
Last recorded61,232 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX02 YSS
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 61,232 miles

front brake discs are corroded

rear brake discs are corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2017 61,285 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

front brake discs are corroded

rear brake discs are corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2010 60,771 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

underside coolant pipes corrode and leaking slightly

Pass 2 Feb 2010 60,771 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

underside coolant pipes corrode and leaking slightly

Pass 18 Dec 2008 58,645 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 58,645 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

chip to front windscreen

rear brake discs corroded slightly

Pass 17 Dec 2007 54,424 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 54,424 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 40,474 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 47,070 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

clutch pedel antislip missing

Pass 5 Jan 2006 38,776 miles

How Reliable is the MG Tf?

Based on 475,348 MOT tests across 28,732 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
2,413
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
28,732
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,890
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,830
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 17,226
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,638
parking brake recording little or no effort 9,951
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WX02 YSS is a 2002 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2002 MG Tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 50,018 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG Tf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,890 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WX02 YSS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Tf typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 24 years old, this MG Tf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WX02 YSS registered?

WX02 YSS is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 27 March 2002.

Is WX02 YSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for WX02 YSS shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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